Split-Dalmatia County

Split-Dalmatia County is an administrative region in southern Croatia that spans coastal regions, mountains, and islands along the Adriatic Sea. The area includes diverse landscapes between the cities of Trogir and Makarska.

The region takes its name from the ancient Illyrian tribe known as the Dalmatae, who inhabited this territory during the first millennium BC before Roman conquest. Venetian rule later shaped the development of these coastal areas for many centuries.

Stone buildings in the traditional Dalmatian style define the look of settlements across the region, where people continue to sing klapa and dance folk songs together. These practices remain woven into everyday community life and gatherings.

The region connects to other parts of Croatia via the A1 motorway, while Split Airport and ferry terminals provide access to Adriatic islands. Visitors should know that island communities require boat or plane travel, while coastal settlements are easily accessible by road.

The territory divides into three distinct geographical zones: the mountainous Dalmatinska Zagora inland, a populated coastal strip, and several inhabited islands such as Hvar and Brač. This variety creates a mosaic of different living environments and ways of life.

Location: Croatia

Capital city: Split

Shares border with: Šibenik-Knin County, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Website: https://dalmacija.hr

GPS coordinates: 43.16667,16.50000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:22